Detroit Tigers (45-75) vs Los Angeles Angels (51-67)
Game Info: Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 1:10 pm (Comerica Park)
Tyler Alexander (2-7) (3.98) vs Reid Detmers (4-3) (3.45)
Betting Odds: Detroit Tigers +105 / Los Angeles Angels -135 --- Over/Under: 7 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: Bally Sports Detroit Stream the MLB Game of the Day all season on ESPN+. Sign up now!
The Los Angeles Angels and Detroit Tigers face off on Saturday in an MLB showdown at Comerica Park. On Friday it was the Angels that were able to secure the 1-0 victory.
The Angels come into this game with a 52-67 record overall and on Friday night it was the pitching that led them to the victory. Patrick Sandoval pitched a complete game and only gave up four hits. The Angels come into this game averaging only 3.83 runs per game which is 24th in the league. The best news for the Angels was that Mike Trout came back on Friday and finished with one hit.
On the other side of this matchup is the Tigers who sit with a 46-76 record overall and all season the offense has been the biggest issue, and it let them down again on Friday. The Tigers are averaging only 3.17 runs per game which is 30th in the league. The Tigers offense hasn’t had the big names like Javier Baez live up to the expectations, and that has led to many of the defeats.
On the mound for the Angels is Reid Detmers who sits with a 4-3 record and an ERA of 3.45. In his last start against the Minnesota Twins, he went five innings giving up five hits and two runs.
On the mound for the Tigers is Tyler Alexander who sits with a 2-7 record and an ERA of 3.08. In his last start against the White Sox he went five innings giving up six hits and three runs.
The Tigers are 0-8 in Alexander’s last eight starts. The Tigers are 5-1 in their last six home games against a left-handed starter. The under is 4-0-1 in the Tigers last five home games.
The Tigers have lost the last eight starts by Alexander, and that number is going to move to 0-9 here. The Tigers offense has been so bad this season and now they have to face off against Detmers who currently sits with an ERA of 3.45. Look for the Angels to give Detmers enough run support to secure the victory.